1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 345 kg more than 1955 Rover P4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Caprice | P4 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |